Lincolnshire Police are recruiting Police Officers across the county.

The team asked: "Do you want a career where the day job is like no other? Do you want to help others? Do you have a desire to make a real difference by ensuring the safety of Lincolnshire and our residents?"

If so, a career within policing could be for you.

Lincolnshire Police are pleased to be accepting applications for the position of police constable new recruits who are passionate enthusiastic and committed.

Their application reads: "As a police constable, you will be at the heart of protecting our local communities. Although a physically, mentally and emotionally demanding role, it's hugely varied and is truly one of the most worthwhile and diverse careers available. You will face many different scenarios that will test you more than ever before. You will protect the vulnerable when they need you the most and you will serve the public by building confidence and trust in the local communities that you serve.

"From day one you'll be highly trained and supported throughout your policing career with us, initially enrolling onto our traditional learning programme which will provide you with a blend of practical "on-the-job" experience and classroom-based learning. You will then join your colleagues on the beat where you will continue your learning and development, whilst undertaking operational day-to-day police duties.

"We are fully supportive of equality, diversity and inclusion as we believe that employing a workforce which represents the communities that we serve enables us to build trust and confidence with all communities. Applications are welcomed from all underrepresented groups and support is available throughout the recruitment process to help you know what to expect during the stages of the recruitment process."

If you have any queries in relation to equality, diversity and inclusion, or have a request for any additional support you may need, please email [email protected].

Are you eligible to apply?

You must meet at least one of the criteria below to apply.

• Hold a level 3 qualification (or higher). This must be equivalent to an A Level qualification in two subjects/NVQ level 3; or
• Possess a policing qualification approved by the Sector Skills Council for the Justice Sector; or 
• Be currently serving as a PCSO. You will have completed your PCSO Action Checklist, passed your probationary period at the time of application and be up to date with all mandatory training; or
• Be currently serving as a Special Constable. You will have attained independent patrol status and will consistently have completed sixteen hours per month, You will need to be up to date with all mandatory training; or
• Be currently serving with, or have previously served with the Armed Forces.  You will have served for a minimum of two years, and your service must have been within the last five years. You will have an exemplary reference; or
• If you are able to demonstrate sufficient competence in Eastern European languages, Arabic, Far Eastern Languages, Romanian and Bulgarian we would be particularly interested in receiving an application from you; or
• We are also keen to encourage applications from individuals who can competently communicate in British Sign Language and Makaton; or
• If you are competent in any other languages, please contact the PC Recruitment team to discuss further.

Competence in a second language will be tested throughout the recruitment process.

In addition to meeting the above, you must meet all of the below criteria at the time of applying.

1. You can apply at the age of 17, although you won't be appointed until you are 18.
2. You may apply without a full UK driving license but you must be working towards it. A full manual driving license is essential prior to an offer being made. You must not have 9 or more endorsable points on your licence at the point of applying or at any point throughout the recruitment process.
3. You must ensure that you are physically fit for the role. Endurance will be tested during the selection process.
4. You must not have been unsuccessful at Online Assessment with any police force within the last three months. If you have been unsuccessful you must wait three months from the date of your assessment centre before you can apply.  This is three months at the date you apply.
5. You must have been a resident in the UK for the last three years continuously.
6. You must be a UK, EU or Commonwealth Citizen, with no restrictions on your stay in the UK.

Applications will not be accepted if you do not meet the eligibility criteria.

How to apply

1. Make sure you are eligible to apply against the criteria above.  Applications are pre-screened when received. If you do not meet the above criteria your application will not be progressed further.
2. Download and complete the Police Officer National Application Form below. 
3. Send your completed application form to [email protected] by 9am on Monday 20 February 2022

What next?

Recruitment closes at 9am Monday 20 February 2023.

Online assessments will take place in early February and late March 2023.

In-Force interviews will take place throughout May and June 2023. 

Pre-employment checks will begin in May 2023.

Success will be confirmed following your pre-employment checks.

If you have any queries regarding your eligibility or any of the information outlined above, please contact the PC Recruitment Team on (01522) 558235 or at [email protected].

The team "wish you well throughout the recruitment process and look forward to receiving your application."